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VOL 49, NO 5 Local News & Culture

EDITORIAL

ON THE WATER

FOOD & DRINK

We Got It Wrong

Defending the Coast Guard

Rose Ave Happy Hour Crawl

There is no plan to build temporary housing for the homeless at Venice and Beethoven ....................................... 7

Marina boaters stepped up to help Halibut crew members impacted by the government shutdown ............................ 11

Tacos and tequila? Bourbon and shrimp?

Choose your own Venice adventure . ........ 15

COVER STORY

VENICE STORIES The King of Cutouts When nobody had a wall for muralist Gustavo Zermeño Jr. to paint, he created his own .... 12

THIS WEEK

WESTSIDE HAPPENINGS Sunny War and Particle Kid team up on Friday for a live radio broadcast in Mar Vista ........................................... 26

The Advice Goddess America’s Next Top Remodel Why women “have work done” and men take the bait . ................................. 27

Meet Mr. Trash Wheel A charismatic collector of floating debris could stop the avalanche of ocean pollution flowing down Ballona Creek ...... 8

ARTS & EVENTS A Feel for Nature Del Rey textile designer Fiona Howard translates local flora into home décor entirely by hand ..................................... 29

NEWS The Night Everyone Counts Volunteers comb the streets of Santa Monica to take stock of the city’s homeless population ...................... 10

A New Direction Home Syrian “Music of Strangers” clarinetist Kinan Azmeh finds kinship in artistic collaboration ...................................... 13

ON THE COVER: County workers collect trash from floating boom nets on Ballona Creek, south of Lincoln Boulevard.

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L etters Keep Speaking Out Against White Supremacy Re: “Welcome to Amerikka,” News, Jan. 24 The provocative “This is Amerikka” banner that mysteriously appeared on the Santa Monica High School campus is another reminder that the country has lost its moral compass.

Ever since Charlottesville, about which Trump remarked there were “very fine people on both sides,” hate groups have felt empowered to come out of the closet and engage in overt racist behavior.

David Duke, a former grand wizard of the Ku Klux Klan, took part at Charlottesville and, after hearing Trump’s equivocal statement, remarked that “We are going to fulfill the promises of Donald Trump. That’s what we believed in. That’s why we voted for Donald Trump, because he said he’s going to take our country back.”

As long as white supremacy has a friend in the White House we need more banners like “This is Amerikka,” not fewer.

Herb Weinberg Marina del Rey

Don’t Play Down Marina Oil Rig Blowout Re: “Gas Leak Rattles Marina del Rey,” News, Jan. 24 I look to The Argonaut for the latest news about what is important in Marina del Rey and our surrounding neighborhoods.

I think you dropped the ball bigtime in your reporting of the blowout at the abandoned oil well.

I am a TV journalist with 40 years of reporting and producing experience, and I understand you have deadlines as well as set sections for news, and that you probably had the cover story already laid out. But this was one of the biggest stories in years, and you buried it on page 7. It should have been the cover story.

Arnold Schwarzenegger cheering on a strongman com-

petitor pulling a firetruck across Santa Monica Pier is inconsequential, and frankly unimportant, compared to what happened on that hotel construction site — and what potentially could happen in the future, given there are countless oil wells under Marina del Rey and the Silver Strand. You should have had enough time to throw out the cover image or even do a double headline on the cover. The marina is densely populated, and this story impacts thousands of human beings.

Larry Laurent Marina del Rey Enough Already!

Mr. GorbaTrump, tear down this wall!

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There is no plan to build temporary housing for the homeless at Venice and Beethoven A news story in last week’s edition titled “Beds on the Boulevard” incorrectly reported that temporary homeless housing could be in the works for a property at Venice Boulevard and Beethoven Street in Mar Vista.

And that’s not just inaccurate, it’s flatout untrue. We misinterpreted and failed to more diligently verify the limited information that was available to us at the time, amplifying misinformation rather than nipping it in the bud.

Considering the very strong reactions to the temporary homeless housing slated for the former Metro bus yard in Venice — in some instances, flat-out rage — spreading such misinformation not only hinders productive public debate, it’s antithetical to The Argonaut’s mission. Tying the equally divisive reconfiguration of Venice Boulevard into our narrative only made it worse.

We apologize to the residents of Mar Vista for unintentionally sharing bad information, to L.A. City Councilman Mike Bonin and his office staff for crediting them with a plan that doesn’t

exist, and to the nonprofit Disability Community Resource Center because it was the fate of their headquarters we were discussing.

After receiving complaints from Bonin and the DCRC, we immediately corrected the story online and met with DCRC Executive Director TJ Hill and board member Chris Knauf to find out what’s really going on.

The DCRC, formerly known as the Westside Center for Independent Living, began 43 years ago as one of the world’s first independent living centers and remains on the front lines of ensuring access rights, preventing marginalization and facilitating the independence of a client base that stretches from Malibu to San Pedro to West Hollywood.

DCRC’s Mar Vista headquarters delivers many essential services, including assistive technology instruction, accessible housing advocacy, job placement and training, and peer-led counseling and support groups.

Hill explained during our meeting that

the DCRC is in the early stages of exploring a possible redevelopment of its headquarters. Ideas include remodeling workspaces to incorporate the most advanced accessibility technology and adding a supportive housing component that would serve as a global model for 100% accessible living spaces.

The council office did not approach DCRC about housing, Hill said. The DCRC approached the council office to request a feasibility analysis of what sorts of redevelopment would be possible — and if that includes housing, how much of it should be built and whom it should serve (such as families, independent adults, seniors, or a mix of various populations). Results of the study are probably months away, and nothing moves forward until it is completed, Hill emphasized.

We’re not thrilled to admit we fell short, but we’re never too proud to set the record straight. And now that we know, we think the ideas coming out of the DCRC are pretty exciting.

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Meet Mr. Trash Wheel Can this charismatic collector of floating debris stop the avalanche of ocean pollution flowing down Ballona Creek?

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By Gary Walker Floating trash nets along Ballona Creek and the L.A. River capture an estimated 200 tons of plastic bottles, Styrofoam containers and other urban runoff debris each year, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works.

What they miss is even more startling.

Not only does smaller debris routinely slip through holes large enough for fish to pass through, the nets often fail during heavy storms — flushing avalanches of garbage into Santa Monica Bay and onto local beaches year after year, including this winter.

But now county officials are considering new solutions to prevent net failures and capture floating trash before it reaches the ocean, among them a renewable energypowered water-wheel trash interceptor.

Playa del Rey community activist Lucy Han, one of the main organizers behind the nonprofit neighborhood beautification group Friends of the Jungle, has been lobbying the Department of Public Works to consider installing such a device on Ballona Creek, possibly above Lincoln Boulevard near Alla Road.

Han’s efforts have resulted in a Jan. 30 meeting between county engineers and Clearwater Mills, the environmental technology firm that created Mr. Trash Wheel, which has become a cultural icon of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor anthropomorphized by whimsical googly eyes.

Powered by solar panels and tidal currents, Mr. Trash Wheel intercepts litter that collects behind floating containment booms by scooping it onto a conveyor belt that deposits into a containment barge.

Since Mr. Trash Wheel began operating in 2014 it has collected nearly 940 tons of trash and debris — including more than 560,000 plastic bottles, 400,000 grocery bags and 10 million cigarette butts, according to the Waterfront Partnership’s Healthy Harbor Initiative.

“The net is not effective,” said Han, who isn’t a biologist or environmental expert, just a neighborhood organizer tired of seeing trash from Ballona Creek wash up on Toes Beach and collect in Del Rey Lagoon.

Mr. Trash Wheel, on the other hand, “feels like a no-brainer because of the amount of trash that it can take in,” she said.

The evaluation, decision-making and funding process to install a trash wheel on Ballona Creek would still have a long way to go, but county public works officials are actively pursuing solutions to their trash net problem.

After each storm, county maintenance crews have to manually remove trash from behind the Ballona Creek net and

Mr. Trash Wheel (upper left) has been plucking runoff debris from Baltimore’s Inner Harbor since 2014, and a similar device might improve the effectiveness of boom nets on Ballona Creek in Playa del Rey (above) along the concrete banks of the channel.

And attempts to improve the trash net itself haven’t been very successful.

“Minor adjustments to the existing trash net have not significantly improved its performance. Short-term options are

development deputy, saw the trash wheel when he was in Baltimore three years ago on a family trip and came away impressed.

“I think it’s a potential part of the solution in storm water capture,” he said.

It has collected nearly 940 tons of trash and debris, including more than 560,000 plastic bottles and 10 million cigarette butts. limited during this rain season,” acknowledged county public works strategic communications manager Kerjon Lee. “Los Angeles County Public Works is actively evaluating solutions to improve trash capture at the outlet of Ballona Creek. Alternatives being evaluated include mechanical trash excluders, such as a trash wheel,” Lee said.

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Dr. Edith Read, a local biologist who manages the freshwater marshlands of the Ballona Wetlands, is not connected with the Mr. Trash Wheel campaign but believes ideas for improving debris capture in Ballona Creek deserve public attention.

“Given the urbanized watershed in the area, Ballona Creek is certainly one the more significant conveyance channels on the Westside,” she said. “I think in some

respects we’ve become complacent about some of these storm water capture systems. The fact is that they have to be maintained constantly.”

Last year the Newport Beach City Council won a $1.7-million state grant to purchase a Mr. Trash Wheel and place it in the city’s upper harbor, about 200 feet upstream from the Jamboree Road Bridge, where it would intercept debris flowing down San Diego Creek from inland Orange County.

Part of Mr. Trash Wheel’s charm is that it also raises public awareness about limiting source pollution that winds up as urban runoff, said Adam Lindquist, director of the Healthy Harbor Initiative in Baltimore. The nonprofit organization worked on the campaign to bring Mr. Trash Wheel to the harbor as part of Charm City’s broader initiatives to revitalize the city’s downtown and harbor areas.

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The Night Everyone Counts Volunteers comb the streets of Santa Monica to take stock of the city’s homeless population Photo by Jason Abraham / City of Santa Monica

By Danny Karel At around 10:30 p.m. last Wednesday (Jan. 23), a small line for coffee began to form in the courtyard of St. Monica’s Catholic High School. A half-hour later, nearly 400 people — a mix of volunteers, police officers and public officials — awaited the stroke of midnight to begin the 2019 Santa Monica homeless count. It was a cold night, but the mood was cheerful.

Homeless counts happen each year throughout Greater Los Angeles, mandated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development because they help determine the allocation of funding to address this local, regional and national crisis.

“It’s the starting point for us to get the data that we use to inform policy throughout the year,” explained Santa Monica City Councilman Terry O’Day. “Before we started doing the homeless count, our estimates were wild. I remember on one of the early estimates, I had a plus or minus 50% margin of error. It was crazy. What are you supposed to do with that statistic?” added Assemblymember Richard Bloom (D- Santa Monica), who previously served on the Santa Monica City Council. Bloom has participated in every count for the last 15 years, when L.A. County adopted the practice from New York.

Homeless count volunteers are divided into small groups and sent to comb every block of the city’s 8.3 square miles. Some walk, some drive, and some use a combination of both. They utilize a clipboard, a map of their assigned census area and tally sheets to record their findings.

A volunteer logs a downtown encounter during last week’s Santa Monica Homeless Count The late departure accounts for the and 2:30 a.m. sleeping patterns of the local homeless For volunteers, it’s an opportunity to population — after midnight, people understand homelessness in a deeper way

“The homeless count is a really important societal effort, and I think it’s got a lot of meaning. It recognizes this massive issue in our culture and brings people together.”

— L.A. County Department of Mental Health Director Jon Sherin experiencing homelessness are likely to be asleep or stationary, making them easier to count. Teams head out after a one-hour safety and information seminar and tend to return with data sometime between 1:30

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than a daytime passerby.

“The homeless count is a really important societal effort, and I think it’s got a lot of meaning,” said Jon Sherin, Director of LA County’s Department of Mental Health. “It recognizes this massive issue in our culture and brings people together.”

For some volunteers, participating in the count has become a tradition.

“This is my sixth one,” volunteer Andrea Korb, an economic develop manager for Downtown Santa Monica Inc., said with a smile. “I’ve done it in New York, where in some ways it feels more dire. We do it at the same time of year and it can be extremely cold there — think 20 degrees with snow on the ground.”

The homeless population in New York is larger than in Los Angeles, but the vast majority of homeless people in New York utilize the city’s expansive shelter system, made all the more necessary by potentially lethal weather conditions.

Around 5% of NYC’s homeless population remains on the street; in Los Angeles County it hovers around 75%, according to the results of last year’s homeless count.

“I look at the homeless situation and the homeless environment as an outdoor

asylum,” said Sherin.

After a surge in homelessness throughout Los Angeles County over the past six years, the overall number of homeless people identified throughout the region dipped 4% between the January 2017 and January 2018 counts — but that’s still an astonishing total of 52,765 homeless people.

In Santa Monica alone, the homeless population has increased in recent years, up from 921 in 2017 to 957 last year, prompting additional city investment of $1.4 million to homeless services. It’s likely that the number of homeless in Santa Monica could rise again this year, but we won’t know until results are released in March.

Inside the assembly room at St. Monica, a poster showed the distribution of people counted in last year’s survey.

Large blue circles, representing groups of five or more, were heavily clustered along Ocean Avenue and in the neighborhood surrounding Third Street. The further east, the more diffuse the population became.

This year, Team 12 of the count was assigned several of the crucial blocks in the downtown area, from Wilshire Boulevard to Santa Monica Boulevard, between 1st Court Alley and 4th Street.

They were led by Nick Efron, a threeyear homeless count veteran.

As public space manager for Downtown Santa Monica Inc., Efron confronts the issue of homelessness on a daily basis and meets twice monthly with the Santa Monica Police Department’s Homeless Liaison Program to discuss “hotspots.”

Teams are assigned an area, but they get to choose their route. Efron decided on a snaking pattern, starting close to the beach and moving inland. They were instructed to avoid Third Street Promenade, which received its own census team.

Volunteers in the group were talkative at times, but would fall silent as they turned down a new street or alley.

“There’s one,” someone would whisper.

The group would stop, confirm, and Efron would make a note.

They spotted people sprawled on benches, hidden beneath sheets of cardboard, and huddled under awnings, still awake in the cold night. Police cruisers roamed the streets, often using lights without sirens.

When Team 12 returned to St. Monica at around 1:30 a.m., they’d counted a total of 13 people. That’s fewer people than they’d expected, but only time will tell whether it’s a sign that things are getting better or just another example of just how perplexing addressing homelessness can be.

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Looking Out for the Coast Guard When the government shutdown suspended Coast Guard paychecks and the Halibut disappeared, a Marina del Rey boater rose to the occasion Photo by Eric J. Hebert USCGAUX

By Paul M. J. Suchecki Nearly 42,000 U.S. Coast Guard members dedicated to protecting mariners, the maritime environment and our nation’s nautical borders served without pay during the longest government shutdown in history, ironically due to a political impasse over border security. Because it falls under the Department of Homeland Security rather than the Department of Defense, the Coast Guard was the only branch of the military that wasn’t being paid during the shutdown.

During those 35 days, local boaters noticed that our Marina del Rey-based Coast Guard cutter the Halibut was nowhere to be seen. The familiar vessel’s absence during a time of national political turmoil naturally led to question about how its patrol area from Dana Point to Morrow Bay was being protected.

But have no fear: “Readiness never suffered,” said Brian Smith of the U.S. Coast Guard Chief Petty Officers Association in San Pedro. “No programs were shut down. We just worked longer hours.

One thing that was affected was that non-essential civilians were furloughed.”

Or, as Petty Officer Devonte Marrow stressed: “Even though we weren’t getting paid, we came to work every day to do our jobs,” including search-and-rescue operations and law enforcement duties.

OK, but where was the Halibut? Frankly, it was hard to dig up the truth. Despite a visit to the dock and calls to the crew, I could not land an interview with them.

“Any questions about how the government shutdown affected their operations, they can’t speak on that,” said Marrow, who was awaiting updated guidance from public affairs.

But Monte Montero, a local boater whose father served in the Coast Guard, was already on top of the situation.

“The Halibut is down in San Diego in dry dock for repairs and upgrades,” said Montero, a member of California Yacht Club in Marina del Rey. “That was something that was planned way before this. There are other boats from the Long Beach and San Pedro stations which are patrolling the area.”

Marina del Rey-based Coast Guard cutter the Halibut was in dry dock during the government shutdown, complicating life for crew members missing their paychecks Per Marrow, that wasn’t public information yet. But it was to be included in a flyer that Montero planned to circulate, after running it past Chief Smith, in order to raise money in support of the Halibut’s crew during the shutdown.

As it turns out, the temporary relocation to San Diego presented a hardship for the crew. Per diem payments and accommodations had been arranged ahead of time, but without paychecks some of the crew found it impossible to spend their days off with their wives and children who lived in Los Angeles. Others were finding it difficult to pay for life’s necessities.

Montero said he knew of two crew members who were flat broke.

“It’s ridiculous, in my opinion, that these guys are not being paid,” he said.

First, Montero collected cash and retail gift card donations for the cash-strapped crew last week. Then he assembled 10 collection boxes intended to be placed around the marina for the contribution of

gift cards, toiletries and other items.

Finally, he worked with the Chief Petty Officers Association to accept direct donations in cash and to set up the Go Fund me campaign, “For The Halibut – Unpaid Federal Coast Guard Crew,” suspended upon the reopening of the federal government last Friday.

But the current government funding bargain is only temporary, with President Donald Trump threatening another shutdown come Feb. 15 if he doesn’t get his funding for a border wall. If another shutdown happens, Montero will be ready to relaunch his fundraising effort.

Meanwhile, Smith says the Petty Officers Association is still accepting checks mailed to USCG, Attn: CPOA BMC Brian Smith, 1001 S. Seaside Ave., San Pedro CA 90731. These funds don’t necessarily benefit the crew of the Halibut, however, but those the association deems most in need.

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Those of us fed up with government shutdowns and opposed to spending nearly $6 billion in taxpayer funds on a wall of dubious effectiveness should consider urging our congressional representatives to pass a bill introduced

by Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) on Jan. 22.

The “Stop STUPIDITY Act” would prevent shutdowns during a future budget standoff by keeping the entire federal government funded — with the exception of Congress and the Executive Office of the President.

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Meet Mr. Trash Wheel (Continued from page 8) it is to stop trash at its source before it gets to the river or ocean,” Lindquist said. “If you wait until trash gets out into the water, the cost of cleaning it up skyrockets.”

Mr. Trash Wheel was built with $720,000 in public and private funds, and Baltimore’s municipal government pays for half of its roughly $200,000 annual operating expenses.

Lindquist says the device is paying off

not just in the staggering volume of trash removed from local waterways, but also in terms of raising public awareness. Its image adorns souvenir clothing and coffee mugs, and children have been known to dress as Mr. Trash Wheel for Halloween.

“The fandom is what’s really fun about Mr. Trash Wheel,” he said.

Bruce Reznik, executive director of the

environmental nonprofit Los Angeles Waterkeeper, says his organization isn’t familiar with efforts to bring a trash wheel to Ballona Creek and would need more information about any potential impacts to wildlife before weighing in about it.

“We recognize the need for a failsafe when prevention efforts don’t work,” said Reznik, but “reducing waste before it

gets to a storm drain, the street or the ocean is always the best goal. What worries me sometimes is that there is a focus on downstream solutions and people forget about how important it is to stop pollution at its source, such as having more trash bins, better management of storm drains and more street sweeping. …The more that we can emphasize source control the better.”

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A New Direction Home Syrian “Music of Strangers” clarinetist Kinan Azmeh finds kinship and belonging in artistic collaboration

By Bliss Bowen Some of the most moving scenes in director Morgan Neville’s 2016 documentary “The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble” involved clarinetist Kinan Azmeh, a profoundly soulful artist born and raised in Syria.

Filmed at his apartment in New York, where he has lived for 18 years, Azmeh offered a definition of home as eloquent as it is complex: “The place you want to contribute to without feeling you have to justify it.”

“This is something I really believe in,” he confirms during an absorbing conversation while on a break at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Mass., where he is doing a residency. “The whole idea of home has been a very dynamic concept for me for many years.” There is no “concrete definition” that will last forever, says Azmeh, who holds a doctorate in music from City University of New York,

but the concept crystallized in recent years as travel to Damascus became increasingly impossible.

If “The Music of Strangers” broadened Azmeh’s audience, being stranded for two days in Beirut by the Trump administration’s January 2017 travel ban greatly increased his name recognition as major media outlets seized on his story. The experience left him grateful and humbly insistent that his “little, tiny story” was nothing compared to the dislocation experienced by refugees around the world who’ve been deprived of their homes, freedom and dignity when “suddenly somebody signs a piece of paper.” Seeing fellow New Yorkers — friends as well as total strangers — demonstrating in solidarity at JFK Airport deepened his sense of home in the U.S. “It was a wonderful feeling to have,” he recalls. “It was very important for me, and very moving, to see how the artistic

community also mobilized. The Seattle Symphony put together this wonderful concert where they invited me to play, basically featuring music from the seven countries [targeted by the travel ban].

When you know you’re not alone in something like this, and there is a community trying to contribute — for me, that has a lot with how this conversation started: What is home. You know?

Because now I am feeling more than ever that it’s a place also that I would like to contribute to.”

Globally renowned for his Silk Road Ensemble contributions, Azmeh has also earned acclaim for his agile melding of classical, Arabic and jazz disciplines in recordings and tours with his trio Hewar (translation: “dialogue”); with pianist Dinuk Eijeratne; and with CityBand, the quartet he is bringing to The Broad Stage in Santa Monica next Thursday. He acknowledges feeling most creative when

collaborating with other artists.

“I’m somebody who’s interested in conversing with people, not only musically,” he says. “Because all of us have our own thoughts and ideas about grand topics of the world, right? But the only way these concepts become more crystallized, and more meaningful, is when you juxtapose them against somebody else who does an equal amount of research in terms of the ideas they are trying to project. Music, I feel, is the same way.

“When I play with somebody, certainly the outcome is larger than the sum of the parts. It’s always more interesting when you bounce ideas off each other. Also because of the nature of my instrument, which is a single-line instrument, which means I play one note at a time, it lends itself naturally to collaboration. But I believe it applies to all instruments.

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country whose rich heritage entwined Arabic, Aramaic, Armenian and Kurdish music, the classically trained Azmeh started composing and improvising at an early age. Consequently, he says, he has always perceived music as a continuum.

“I don’t see a real difference between what is jazz and what is East music or what is music from the West,” he explains. “Bringing it back to what I

Musical instruments are meant to be tools for communication. …

“There’s something far more exciting when you combine your voice with somebody else. They are sometimes in harmony, sometimes they contradict each other — but that is a great representation of how life is. I think by nature we are all collaborators. The exception is when people don’t want to collaborate with anybody. If you think of all human civilization, it came out of collaboration.

Nobody was ever able to achieve something on his or her own, both horizontally and vertically. Horizontally meaning not collaborating with people who exist at the same time; and vertical, not collaborating with people that exist before you. In that sense, we are all collaborators by nature, and it is hard to be in isolation.”

While Azmeh’s CityBand concert will focus on music he has been performing for some time, his forthcoming album “Uneven Sky” will try to “put the improviser, the composer and the performer under one umbrella,” he says. Due in March, the double-disc set will include a suite for improvisation with orchestra, concertos written for him, and compositions of his own, including a piece inspired by the writings of Muslim Sufi philosopher Ibn Arabi. Growing up in a

Music of Strangers”). Often he winds up being the one who gets schooled.

“Kids have the power to make you forget their situation,” he observes. “One time I was doing a workshop in, maybe it was Lebanon. We finished the lesson a bit early so I told them, ‘OK’ — there were a number of girls — I said, ‘Girls, what do you want to do?’ Nobody expressed anything so I said, ‘How about we write

“There’s something far more exciting when you combine your voice with somebody else. They are sometimes in harmony, sometimes they contradict each other — but that is a great representation of how life is.”

— Kinan Azmeh mentioned earlier about how we use music to communicate, or art in general — in that sense, there is no room for geographic categories of music.”

Despite a full schedule that includes projects with two filmmakers and a painter, when possible Azmeh still leads music workshops for kids at refugee centers (as he was shown doing in “The

songs?’ They said, ‘OK.’ So I told them, ‘Let’s choose the topics for our lyrics.

How about we write about home?’ No one said anything. I said, ‘How about we write about freedom?’ Nobody said anything.

Then they started collectively to giggle.

Then one of them said they wanted to write love songs. They wanted to give me names of boys they maybe loved in the

camps. The girls were between the ages of like 8 and 11. It was incredibly cute.

You forget you are in a tent somewhere in this made-up space, you forget these are girls who are acting exactly like they should be, you know? But of course, it hits you once you leave the camp and you go back to your hotel where you are staying — and you know these girls are staying where you saw them.”

Conversation circles back to home. In New York, Azmeh’s often inspired to collaborate with new artists he encounters — “the curse of a city that has way too much,” he jokes.

“But I’m equally interested in developing all the relationships. Like my CityBand is a band I’ve been playing with for 10 years now. We’ve developed a connection that is very meaningful for me; when you understand each other without talking about anything, and you just go and play and it works. So I try to have a cornerstone, a collaboration that already exists, and through that, I invite new collaborators, you know? It’s like having a family and you’re inviting people home.”

Kinan Azmeh CityBand performs Thursday, Feb. 7, at The Broad Stage, 1310 11th St., Santa Monica. Tickets are $45, $65 or $85. Call (310) 434-3200 or visit thebroadstage.org.

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If you are not selling right now, do it for yourself instead of only making your home its best for the next owner. So many sellers, after de-cluttering and a fresh coat of paint, wonder why they hadn’t done it sooner! From my personal and professional experience, here are a few suggestions for anyone to maximize both the value and the personal enjoyment of your home: • de-clutter. You have likely heard this before, and the importance of de-cluttering cannot be overstated. Buyers don’t want to see crowded surfaces or stuffed closets, and neither should you. I have become a big fan of the Kon Mari method, named for Marie Kondo, tidying extraordinaire and author of the popular book, “the life-changing magic of tidying up”. Ms. Condo has several refreshing approaches to minimizing clutter, including organizing by category rather than by room, and by keeping only those items that bring you joy. Almost every house I view, my first piece of advice is to clear out what you don’t need — if you aren’t ready to part with your things, place them in storage.

• spring planting. Plant some fresh sod or grass seed and your favorite spring perennials. Time for some new mulch, or if you prefer a more contemporary look, garnish your garden with small stones. A trip to your gardening store, and a little work over a weekend will welcome homebuyers, or you and your family, to an inviting home.

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Now is the time — do it for yourself, not just for the next owner. Check your HVAC system, filters, light bulbs.

• Clean and primp. They call it Spring Cleaning for a reason, so get to it! Not your usual cleaning of the counters and floors, but a top to bottom cleaning. From moldings to ceiling fans, kitchen utensil drawers to garage shelving.

• Finishing Touches. Don’t forget to give your home those last touches that you always planned to do. Hang some art, put something beautiful on your shelving, flowers or a simple bowl of lemons on the table. Now that your walls and baseboards are as clean as they can be, take a little paintbrush and touch up those scuffs on the wall, and especially the baseboards. Your home will sparkle with just these little expressions of love.

Now that you’ve given your home a big hug, take a look around. Do you love it? Enjoy it! Or did this exercise help you decide that you are ready for a change — more space, less space, the yard you always wanted, or an ocean view? If so, spring is the perfect time to maximize your home’s sales price and work toward those future goals.

This week’s quesTion was answered by

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The ArgonAuT PRess Releases Marina del rey condo

Marina del rey HoMe

“This top-floor, single level two-bed, two-bath, unit is in the highly sought-after Villa d’Este,” say agents Jesse Weinberg & Vivian Lesny. “With only one shared wall, this open floorplan boasts high ceilings, a spacious living room with sliding glass doors that open to a private balcony, and hardwood floors throughout the living areas. The master suite offers a walk-in closet and a spa-like bath with a soaking tub. The unit also includes side-by-side parking and a washer and dryer inside.”

Offered at $939,000 Jesse Weinberg & Vivian Lesny KW Silicon Beach 800-804-9132

“Breathtaking oceanfront views are offered from this two-story, home,” says agent Charles Lederman. “Enter to an open living space with vaulted ceilings that leads to a private balcony overlooking an idyllic white-sand beach.

The kitchen includes custom maple and glass cabinetry, granite counters, a breakfast bar, pantry, ample storage and stone floors. Upstairs are two additional bedrooms and access to a shared rooftop. Other features include maple floors, recessed and track lighting, and private garage.”

Offered at $2,300,000 Charles Lederman Charles Lederman & Associates 310-821-8980

la Villa Marina

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“Situated in the heart of Marina del Rey is this two-master suite end unit townhome with contemporary architectural appeal,” say agents Bob and Cheryl Herrera. “Its open floor plan is accented by solid hickory and bamboo floors, added side windows welcoming sunlight throughout the day, as well as the stone patio and pool. You will appreciate the redesign expanding the usable space for living/entertaining and extra bedroom. Villa Tropez is a gated resort styled community with the joys of coastal living.”

Offered at $1,100,000 Bob & Cheryl Herrera PRES 310-578-0332

“Live the California indoor/outdoor lifestyle in this three-bed, one-bath, pool home,” says agent Stephanie Younger. “Palm trees greet you as you enter the front door to a bright living space. Enjoy your breakfast in the cozy dining nook, illuminated by abundant windows. Facing the dining room is the charming kitchen, complete with a convenient side door leading to the expansive backyard.

The detached garage offers a conversion opportunity with its existing half-bath.”

Offered at $999,500 Stephanie Younger Compass 310-499-2020

Marina ocean Views

westcHester HoMe

“This three-bed, two-bath, home is situated in the desirable living space that is the Marina City Club,” says agent Eileen McCarthy. “Enjoy all the luxurious amenities.

Stay fit with the huge executive gym, free classes (yoga, stretch, cardio, spinning and more), swimming pools, and tennis courts. Enjoy the restaurant and bar, gourmet market, daytime cafe, and convenient room service. Also at your fingertips are a car wash, beauty salon, and 24 hour guarded security. This home is ideally located.”

Offered at $950,000 Eileen McCarthy Marina Ocean Properties 310-822-8910

“Opportunity knocks at this charming original three-bed, two-bath, home in Westport Heights,” say agents Bob Waldron and Jessica Heredia. “The living and dining room lead to a kitchen with a breakfast area and separate family room. Ready to be re-imagined with fabulous potential, situated in a prime location on a corner lot, just minutes from the beach, shopping, restaurants and all that Silicon Beach has to offer. The petition for Confirmation of the Sale has been set for February eight.”

Offered at $949,000 Bob Waldron and Jessica Heredia Coldwell Banker 424-235-5377

The ArgonAuT REAl EstAtE Q&A

Cannabis industry impacts residential, commercial real estate The legalization of medicinal and recreational marijuana is poised to boost California real estate in more ways than one. As we head into this uncharted territory, the implications for residential and commercial real estate are potentially significant.

Will homebuyers get the proverbial “munchies” for cannabis-friendly properties?

On the other side, will landlords tolerate the growing cannabis industry, or will cannabis businesses be forced to purchase their own properties?

Cannabis in commercial real estate For commercial real estate, cannabis is having the biggest impact in the industrial real estate sector, according to GlobeSt. Here in California, landlords of industrial space have been cashing in on the growing cannabis business, as previously lessdesirable properties have suddenly found a new life in the cannabis industry.

Industrial space is used in the cannabis industry for: growing; warehousing; and storing cash.

Businesses dealing with cannabis products are unable to use the U.S. banking system due to federal regulations, hence the need for a place to store cash. Some banks previously allowed banking with cannabis businesses under the Cole Memorandum, which offered guidance allowing banks to interact with cannabis businesses located in states where they were legally allowed, but this was rescinded by the Federal Judiciary in January 2018.

Production is concentrated in Santa Barbara and Humboldt Counties. While some growing occurs outdoors, the majority of cannabis produced in the state takes place indoors, where production is easier to control and harvests occur three times a year.

However, some landlords have only been making it harder for small cannabis

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businesses to operate. This ranges from seeking to avoid liability and outright evicting businesses from their property, to hiking up the rent by extremes, taking advantage of the extensive infrastructure the business has already invested into the property.

As a result, many large cannabis businesses have chosen to purchase industrial space and avoid landlords altogether. In California, cannabis investors are investing millions of dollars in real estate each year.

Cannabis in residential real estate Prior to the passage of Proposition 64 in 2016, residential real estate agents were hesitant to discuss how cannabis growers planned to use the property. They didn’t want to get involved in a legally sticky situation, and clients likewise didn’t want to open themselves to any trouble.

But now that growing is legal — state law allows up to six plants in a residential home — real estate agents are more willing to discuss the unique property needs cannabis growing requires of clients and help buyers

weed through the homes available in their price range with growing cannabis in mind.

To remain relevant, real estate agents can find out what the local laws are around growing, as they can vary greatly even in neighboring cities. For example, Costa Mesa in Orange County allows homeowners to grow indoors without a permit but does not allow outdoor growing. In nearby Anaheim, growing is allowed both indoors and in backyards — but not in front yards.

Meanwhile, in Newport Beach indoor and outdoor growing is allowed, regardless of whether it takes place in the front or backyard.

ThIs week’s quesTIon was answered by

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019 025805 Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HELPLATCH. 3981 Beethoven Street Los Angeles, CA 90066. COUNTY: Los Angeles. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: 201900810352. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Helplatch LLC., 3981 Beethoven Street Los Angeles, CA 90066. State of Incorporation or LLC: California. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Limited Liability Company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ One Johanna A. Vandemoortele. TITLE: Managing Member, Corp or LLC Name: Helplatch LLC. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: January 30, 2019. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code). Publish: The Argonaut Newspaper. Dates: 1/31/19, 2/7/19, 2/14/19, 2/21/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2018315665 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GREAT SLIPPERS; 29403 Stonecrest Rd. Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275. COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) Evan Koga, 29403 Stonecrest Rd. Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275.

THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Evan Koga. TITLE: Owner.

This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: December 19, 2018. NOTICE — in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: The Argonaut Newspaper. Dates: 1/10/19, 1/17/19, 1/24/19, 1/31/19

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019 020375 Type of Filing: Amended. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MR. WOLF. 9503 Jefferson Blvd., Suite B Culver City, CA 90232. COUNTY: Los Angeles. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: 2753179.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) Rocket Science Finishing Inc., 9503 Jefferson Blvd., Suite B Culver City, CA 90232. State of Incorporation or LLC: California.

THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 02/2014. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ One Danny Yoon.

TITLE: CFO, Corp or LLC Name: Rocket Science Finishing Inc. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: January 24, 2019. NOTICE — in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code). Publish: The Argonaut Newspaper. Dates: 1/31/19, 2/7/19, 2/14/19, 2/21/19

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019004756 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MARINA MANAGEMENT AND INVESTMENT CO.; 9903 National Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90034, 9854 National Blvd., #275 Los Angeles, CA 90034. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Theresa Fiallos, 9854 National Blvd., #275 Los Angeles, CA 90034. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 05/1994.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Theresa Fiallos. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: January 7, 2019. NOTICE — in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: The Argonaut Newspaper. Dates: 1/17/19, 1/24/19, 1/31/19, 2/7/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019006108 Type of Filing: Amended The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MACKEREL SKY DESIGN; 20 Ironsides Street #7 Marina Del Rey, CA 90292. COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) Margaret Gargan Bright, 20 Ironsides Street #7 Marina Del Rey, CA 90292. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 01/1999.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Margaret Gargan Bright.

TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: January 8, 2019. NOTICE — in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: The Argonaut Newspaper. Dates: 1/10/19, 1/17/19, 1/24/19, 1/31/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019006355 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LIPSTICK & T; 1327 Stanford Street Apt. 4 Santa Monica, CA 90404. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Tangela Tolliver Levinson, 1327 Stanford Street Apt. 4 Santa Monica, CA 90404.

THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 10/2018. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Tangela Tolliver Levinson. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: January 8, 2019.

NOTICE — in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: The Argonaut Newspaper. Dates: 1/17/19, 1/24/19, 1/31/19, 2/7/19 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 18SMCP00113 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Petition of KRSHNA TAFARI AMINU JUTTE-RAND, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.)

Petitioner: Krshna Tafari Aminu Jutte-Rand and filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.)

Krshna Tafari Aminu Jutte-Rand to Krshna Tafari Aminu Airaudi 2.) THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 02-15-19. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: P. The address of the court is 1725 Main Street #102 Santa Monica, CA 90401.

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Los Angeles. Original filed: December 21, 2018. Lawrence Cho, Judge of the Superior Court. PUBLISH: The Argonaut Newspaper 1/10/19, 1/17/19, 1/24/19, 1/31/19

Public notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (Division 6 of the Commercial Code) Escrow No. 35729-KR (1) Notice is hereby given to creditors of the within named Seller(s) that a bulk sale is about to be made on personal property hereinafter described.

(2) The name and business addresses of the seller are: MONOSSON SUBWAY, INC., 8617 SANTA MONICA BLVD, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069 (3) The location in California of the chief executive office of the Seller is: 13173 PACIFIC PROMENADE, UNIT 113, PLAYA VISTA, CA 90094 (4) The names and business address of the Buyer(s) are: LB TSUJI SUBWAY, LLC, 2161 WINDSONG COURT, SANTA CLARITA, CA 91350 (5) The location and general description of the assets to be sold are: FURNITURE, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT of that certain business located at: 8617 SANTA MONICA BLVD., WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069 (6) The business name used by the seller(s) at said location is: SUBWAY #2729 (7) The anticipated date of the bulk sale is FEBRUARY 19, 2019 at the office of: ADVANTAGE ONE ESCROW, 7777 CENTER AVE., SUITE 350 HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92647, Escrow No. 35729-KR, Escrow Officer: KIT RHOADS (8) Claims may be filed with: ADVANTAGE ONE ESCROW, 7777 CENTER AVE., SUITE 350 HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92647, Escrow No. 35729-KR, Escrow Officer: KIT RHOADS (9) The last day for filing claims is: FEBRUARY 15, 2019.

(10) This Bulk Sale is subject to Section 6106.2 of the Uniform Commercial Code.

(11) As listed by the Seller, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer are: NONE. Dated: JANUARY 3, 2019 SELLER: MONOSSON SUBWAY, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION BUYER: LB TSUJI SUBWAY, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY LA2193912-C ARGONAUT 1/31/2019

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Compiled by Nicole Elizabeth Payne Thursday, Jan. 31 LMU Women’s Basketball vs. BYU, 5 p.m. The LMU Lions face the Brigham Young University Cougars.

Gersten Pavilion, 1 Loyola Marymount Dr., Westchester. $7 to $20.

(310) 338-1616; lmulions.com “Tupperware!” Screening, 5:30 p.m.

Narrated by Kathy Bates, this PBS documentary explores the social history of Tupperware in 1950s America. Lloyd Taber-Marina del Rey Library, 4533 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey. Free. (310) 821-3415; lacountylibrary.org Photo L.A. 2019, 6 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Opening Night benefits Venice Arts, a local organization that ignites, expands and transforms the lives of Los Angeles’ low-income youth. Photo L.A. runs three days with a roster of 60 to 75 local and international galleries dealers, collectives, museums, art schools and publishers. Enjoy lectures, panel discussions, installations and docent tours. The Barker Hangar, 3021 Airport Ave., Santa Monica. Prices vary. photola.com Soundwaves Series: Andrew Raffo Dewar, 7:30 p.m. Dewar performs original music for soprano saxophone and electronics at Santa Monica Public Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica. Free. (310) 458-8600; smpl.org “Brainious” Screening, 7:30 p.m.

Stéphanie Brillant screens her

90-minute documentary “Brainious” that shares “neuro-knowledge,” how the brain learns and what kinds of experiences are important for children with parents and educators in order to help children thrive and reach their full potential. Théatre Raymond Kabbaz, 10361 W. Pico Blvd., West L.A. $5 to $10. (310) 286-0553; theatreraymondkabbaz.com Live Talks: Jason Rezaian with Maz Jobrani, 8 p.m. Maz Jobrani, author of “I’m Not a Terrorist But I’ve Played One on TV” and star of the Netflix comedy special “Immigrant,” interviews Washington Post opinion writer Jason Rezaian about his 544-day imprisonment in a Tehran jail. New Roads School, 3131 Olympic Blvd., Santa Monica. $30. livetalksla.org Afro Funké Winter Reunion, 9 p.m.

Resident deejays Jeremy Sole and Glenn Red spin Afrobeat, Brazilian, dub, reggae, cumbia, samba disco and international deep-rooted soul music to celebrate the release of Rocky Dawuni’s new title track “Beats of Zion.” Special guest performances by Magatte Fall & Generation Percu with Kara Mack. KCRW deejay Garth Trinidad spins. Townhouse & Del Monte Speakeasy, 52 Windward Ave., Venice. $10. (310) 392-4040; townhousevenice.com

Friday, Feb. 1 WISE & Healthy Aging Volunteer Information Session, 9:30 to 11:30

a.m. Learn how to make a difference in the quality of life for the elderly and their families through volunteer experiences as a tutor, instructor or special events assistant. Ken Edwards Center, 1527 4th St., Santa Monica.

Free. (310) 394-9871 ext. 552; wiseandhealthyaging.org Sunny War + Particle Kid, 6 to 8 p.m. Genre-defying blues artist Sunny War opens for Venice local Particle Kid (aka Micah Nelson, Willie Nelson’s son) during this KXLU live show at Timewarp Records, 12204 Venice Blvd., Mar Vista. Free. facebook.com/KXLUDemolisten Street Art Market: “Venice,” 7 to 10 p.m. This open-air street art market every first Friday in Venice features live paintings, merchandise, food and fun. Venice Beach Land, 2121 Lincoln Blvd., Venice. facebook.com/ pollockstudios Elton John’s Farewell Tour, 8 p.m.

Friday and Saturday. The Rocketman’s “Farewell Yellow Brick Road” tour comes to The Forum, 3900 W. Manchester Blvd., Inglewood. $75 to $96. msg.com/the-forum blackbox @ the edye: The Reverend Shawn, 8 to 9:30 p.m. Once a month the hottest up-and-coming jazz & blues artists perform at The Edye.

This month the Blackbox features the Reverend Shawn Amos. The Broad Stage, 1310 11th St., Santa Monica. $30. (310) 434-3200; thebroadstage.org

dnj Gallery celebrates the latest artistic trends.

SEE MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES. Fireside Concert Series: Gregory Porée Band, 8 to 10 p.m. Jazz guitarist Greg Porée performs smooth jazz and world music with Paul Cartwright (violin), Nick Mancini (vibes), Isaias Elpes (bass) and Joey Heredia (drums) in front of a cozy open fire. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Miles Memorial Playhouse, 1130 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica. $5 to $10. milesplayhouse.org The Accidentals, 8 to 10 p.m. Ranging from classical, jazz, bluegrass, country and alt-rock, The Accidentals bring their broad sound to McCabe’s Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. $20. (310) 828-4497; mccabes.com

Rusty’s Rhythm Club, 8:00 p.m. to midnight. Alpha Rhythm King performs their specialty swing, vintage lounge, and boogie woogie music at this “Ship Ahoy”-themed event.

A half-hour swing dance class (no partner needed) happens from 8:00 to 8:30 p.m. with live music and a deejay from 8:30 to midnight. Nautical attire encouraged. Westchester Elks Lodge, 8025 W. Manchester Avenue, Playa Del Rey. $20. (310) 606-5606; rustyfrank.com

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O n S tage – T he week in local theater compiled by Christina campodonico

Political Theater:“Accidental Death of an Anarchist” @ The Actors’ Gang In this farcical story by Nobel Prize-winning playwright Dario Fo, a madman invades a police interrogation room where an anarchist accused of bombing a bank has mysteriously fallen out of a window.

A cacophony of various voices and disguises unfolds.

Now playing at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays through March 3 at The Actors’ Gang, 9070 Venice Blvd., Culver City. $25 to

Talk Nerdy to Me:“Smart Love” @ Pacific Resident Theatre In this new comedy with a scientific twist, the Wachowski’s Artistic Genius:“Vincent, The household is turned upside down Real Story of Van Gogh” when the family’s son returns from @ Théâtre Raymond Kabbaz MIT with an unexpected guest.

Based on more than 500 letters Now playing at 8 p.m. Thursdays, exchanged between Vincent Van Fridays and Saturdays and Gogh and his brother Theo, this play

by Leonard Nimoy tells the story of the 3 p.m. Sundays through Feb. 24 at Pacific Resident Theatre, troubled Post-Impressionist through 703 Venice Blvd, Venice. $25 the eyes of his sibling and more than a hundred projected Van Gogh images. to $34. (310) 822-8392; pacificresidenttheatre.com One performance only: 7:30 p.m.

Thursday (Feb. 7) at Théâtre Raymond Medalion Rahimi and Jeff Marlow in ‘Paradise’ Kabbaz, 10361 W. Pico Blvd., West L.A. Literary Legacy:“Aleichem Sholom!” @ Santa Monica (310) 286-0553. $15 to $25. tinyurl.

4th St., Santa Monica. $20 to $50. $34.99. (310) 838-4264; theactorsPlayhouse com/ofmdyxh joshsundquist.com gang.com Santa Monica Playhouse’s Chris DeCarlo & Evelyn Rudie bring the All-American Avant-Garde:“Our Dance at the Odyssey: The Dating Game: “father of modern Yiddish literature” Town” @ Westchester Playhouse “Hybrids of Plants and Ghosts” “We Should Hang Out Sometime” to life in this musical based on the The Kentwood Players bring to life @ Odyssey Theatre @ Santa Monica Playhouse loves and losses, travel and travails, Thornton Wilder’s classic American Rosanna Tavarez’s visceral piece of In this solo show combining standup letters and stories of Sholom play about the residents of a small dance theater is inspired by the spirit and true stories, author and adaptive Aleichem. of her late grandmother — an influen- New Hampshire town, including its athlete Josh Sundquist recounts askNow playing at 7:30 p.m. tial mother of seven, a street vendor, an fourth-wall-breaking narrator. ing some of the girls he tried to date Saturdays and 3:30 p.m. Sundays Now playing at 8 p.m. Fridays and immigrant and beloved figure lost to why they rejected him. The comedic Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through through Feb. 24 at Santa Monica results become a semi-scientific study Alzheimer’s. Contains some nudity.

Playhouse, 1211 4th St., Santa Limited engagement: 8 p.m. Saturday Feb. 16 at Westchester Playhouse, he shares with the audience.

Monica. $35. (310) 394-9779, ext.

(Feb. 2) and 2 p.m. Sunday (Feb. 3) at 8301 Hindry Ave., Westchester. $22.

Next show is at 8 p.m. Friday (Feb. (310) 645-5156; kentwoodplayers.org 1; santamonicaplayhouse.com Odyssey Theatre, 2055 S. Sepulveda 1) at Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211

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“Paradise” @ Odyssey Theatre Produced by Viola Davis, this play

by Laura Maria Censabella explores the conflicts and issues that arise when a disillusioned science teacher helps his Yemeni-American Muslim high school student gain admission to a competitive college science program.

Now playing at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays through Feb. 17 at Odyssey Theatre, 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., West L.A. $35. (323) 960-7724; odysseytheatre.com

Blvd., West L.A. $15 to $25. (310) 4772055, ext. 2; odysseytheatre.com

History into the Future America’s Next Top Remodel I’m seeing so many women on Instagram who’ve had themselves made over to be super hot through cosmetic surgery and injectable fillers. They all have the same face — with big, luscious lips and huge doll-like eyes. In every shot, they’re in full makeup — crazy eyeliner, tons of contouring. Do guys like this plastic Barbie look? Are guys cool with cosmetic surgery in general?

— Curious

Hubby Jenkins is wise beyond his musical years Hubby Jenkins revisits the AfricanAmerican roots of country and rock at McCabe’s The plentiful sidewalks, corners, parks and subway platforms of New York have long been a training ground for hungry musicians. Nothing beats indifference, and spontaneous interaction with passersby, to inspire a busking artist to hone their performance chops. Such was the case with native Brooklynite Hubby Jenkins, who learned how to entertain an audience on the job, er, street.

More unusual was Jenkins’ music of choice. His parents’ record collection had fed him a steady diet of the Beatles and soul, and he’d played cello in his high school orchestra; turning musical detective, he explored folk music, which introduced him to Bob Dylan, whose songs led him to country blues masters such as Blind Willie Johnson and Bukka White. Delta blues guitarist Skip James’ recordings proved revelatory; Jenkins started playing pre-WWII blues on guitar, and dug into the African-American roots of country and rock. Those varied strands of history and culture have defined his music since, whether on his own or with Grammy-winning string band

Iranian-American comedian Maz Jobrani interviews WaPo’s Jason Rezaian about being a journalist imprisoned in Tehran.

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ensemble the Carolina Chocolate Drops, whose ranks he joined in 2011.

His self-titled 2016 debut album mixes blues chestnuts with gospel and folk traditionals like “Coo Coo Bird.”

An amiable presence onstage, Jenkins usually accompanies his smooth singing with guitar — he’s a crisply commanding fingerpicker and slide player — or banjo. He likes to inform audiences that he’s “contractually obligated” to remind them that the banjo is a slave instrument modeled after African counterparts and created on Southern plantations, and that within its plangent tones and syncopated rhythms are the roots of American music. It’s a vital history lesson that gives dimension to the still socially and politically relevant blues, gospel, old-time, ragtime, early jazz and fiddle tunes that comprise his repertoire.

— Bliss Bowen Hubby Jenkins headlines and John Reed Torres opens at 8 p.m.

Saturday (Feb. 2) at McCabe’s Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. Tickets are $20.

Call (310) 828-4497 or visit mccabes.com.

If only these women of Instagram were honest in their photo credits: “Hair by Luigi. Makeup by Annabelle.

Face by Dow Corning.”

Countless men insist that they prefer “the natural look” — no makeup (let alone surgical re-mod) — yet they never go “Wow ... gorgeous!” when you sashay toward them with a face full of unconcealed pimples.

Helpfully, zoologist John R. Krebs and evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins explain that “living organisms” can easily be tricked by crude fakes — fakes that bear only the itsy-bitsiest resemblance to the organisms’ real life stimuli.

They give the example of what I call “Popsicle birdie”— how “a blackheaded gull will show its normal aggressive response to a stuffed gull’s head mounted on a stick, with no body.” And then there’s the male stickleback fish, which gets red on the underside when in mating mode and will attack any other red-bellied male that enters its territory. In fact, mail also seems to be a problem — which is to say, a researcher’s male sticklebacks were observed attacking the side of their aquarium when a red mail van passed by the window of the lab.

Well, guess what, fellow humans: We shouldn’t be too quick to feel superior to our friends with beaks, gills and tails. Krebs and Dawkins note that a man can get “sexually aroused” by a mere photo of a naked woman.

Of course, he knows it isn’t an actual woman, but the photo “has enough visual stimuli in common with the real thing to have a similar effect on his physiology.”

Though it’s unlikely that women getting their faces remade in Klonedashian-esque ways are versed in anthropology, the enhancements they’re having done align with the female facial features that anthropologists like Douglas Jones have found are attractive to men across cultures. These are “neotenous” features — meaning somewhat babylike ones, like big eyes, full lips, a small jaw and chin, and clear skin.

These features are basically evolu-

tion’s billboard, advertising a highly desirable interior — meaning that they are cues to health and fertility.

(Of course, men just think HAWWWT.) Though men evolved to prioritize looks in a woman, it’s obviously not all they value —especially when they’re hoping to get into a relationship. So these cosmetically and surgically redeveloped features may catch a man’s eye — but then, mentally, he may take a step back: “Oh, wait — she’s gotten all this work done.” And beyond how we all tend to feel threatened and even angered by fakery, many men see a woman’s extensive re-mod as a red flag, reflecting less-than-healthy psychology — an empty interior hidden behind a fancy paint job and a new, um, deck.

Also, consider that women who get their faces and bodies remade often seem to go by the reality TV standard, which seems to stem from stripper standards — exaggerated in-your-face sexuality. Research by Cari Goetz that I cited in a recent column finds that women with an overtly sexual look are generally not seen as long-term mating material by men. Though that research explored what women wore — scanty attire — it’s possible that women who wear a pile of makeup, with an overtly sexual look, would trigger the same reaction in men: basically, thumbs-up for a hookup or regular sex sessions — not so much on introducing Mom to a woman who looks as if her work uniform is sequin nipple tassels.

However, there’s a counterpoint to all of this. Consider that it’s now possible, through medical innovation, to survive many diseases and conditions that were usually fatal. We don’t expect people with diseases to do what’s “natural” — suffer terribly and die.

Maybe we’re a little too harsh on women who jump ahead in the beauty hierarchy through cosmetic procedures. (After all, we don’t knock men for using Rogaine, those little blue pills, or deodorant.)

Additionally, maybe stigmatizing any sort of line-jumping stops discussion of the need for restraint in beauty upgrading. As I see it, the most successful “work” is the sort we don’t notice — women who look like themselves, only, uh, “better rested” or something. Ultimately, if a woman invites a man to meet her closest relatives, he isn’t at a loss for whether she’s asking him to a family reunion or to hit the aisle in Home Depot where they sell that expandable foam insulation stuff that people spray into their walls.

Got a problem? Write to Amy Alkon at 171 Pier Ave, Ste. 280, Santa Monica, CA 90405, or email her at AdviceAmy@aol.com. ©2019, Amy Alkon, all rights reserved. Alkon’s latest book is “Unf*ckology: A Field Guide to Living with Guts and Confidence.” Follow @amyalkon on Twitter and visit blogtalkradio.com/amyalkon.

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Saturday, Feb. 2

Funny AF One Year Anniversary, 8:30 to 11 p.m. Celebrate Funny AF’s anniversary with a selection of the funniest comics from the first year.

Doors and drinks at 8:30 p.m. and show begins at 9 p.m. Maesto Studio, 1547 6th St., Santa Monica. $15.

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Open Wetlands at Ballona, 9 a.m. to noon. The Los Angeles Audubon Society hosts its monthly Open Wetlands event at Ballona Salt Marsh.

Take a stroll through the sand dunes to the creek and explore your neighborhood wetlands. Enter through the gate in the northeast corner of the parking lot behind Alkawater/ Gordon’s Market in the 300 block of Culver Boulevard in Playa del Rey. No baby strollers. (310) 301-0050; losangelesaudubon.org

Superbowl Tailgate Party and Aquarius Birthday Jam, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. The action starts with a set by the Penmar Playboys followed by a Skeeters Pool Party set. All drummers are invited to show up and play “Wipeout” on a communal drum.

Guitarists welcome to jam on “Rockin in the Free World.” Bring your own sticks or guitar. Brennan’s, 4089 Lincoln Blvd., Marina del Rey. No cover. (424) 267-2810; brennansla.com

The ABCs of ADUs, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Experts in the fields of architecture, loans and real estate speak on how to maximize the value of your home with the addition of an accessory dwelling unit to rent out or add extra living space to your home. St. Andrews Lutheran Church,

11555 National Blvd., West L.A. bit.ly/aduevent DIY Day: Valentine’s Edition, 1 to 3 p.m. Check out eight activity stations to get ideas for your own Valentine’s Day gifts and cards. Santa Monica Public Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica. Free. (310) 458-8600; smpl.org Music by the Sea, 1 to 4 p.m. A scenic harbor view is the backdrop for a reggae and ska concert by Upstream.

Fisherman’s Village, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey. (310) 301-9900; visitmarinadelrey.com Conspiracy Fiction: Seeking Truth in Paranoia, 2 p.m. Author Gray Basnight discusses how the world we live in “is so complicated and confusing” that suspicions of conspiracy are “not only reasonable,

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Photo L.A. showcases local talent and images from around the world The longest-running photography art fair on the West Coast, Photo L.A. takes over Santa Monica’s 35,000-square-foot Barker Hangar this week with special exhibits by galleries and booksellers and informative talks by local artists and experts.

The event kicks off Thursday with a swanky benefit for local youth-serving nonprofit Venice Arts. Honoring seminal Southern California photographer Jo Ann Callis, the opening night preview party features Callis’ provocative and poetic photography of the female body as well as a first look at the fair’s other displays curated by dozens of exhibitors from around the globe.

KCRW art critic Edward Goldman (“Art Talk”) leads a docent tour from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, and later that day Callis speaks with

LACMA curator Rebecca Morse, independent curator Claudia Bohn-Spector and artist Brandy Trigueros about the resurgence of interest in her erotically charged 1970s work and what it means in a contemporary context.

“We all have a moment when we’re alive and people are interested. But I think people are more accepting of things now, whereas for a period, at least with the people I was with, it was really looked down upon to be emotional, to have the artist’s voice come through. …

The art world is more open now, not so dogmatic,” Callis told AnOther Magazine about her retrospective at Santa Monica’s ROSEGALLERY last year.

At 1:30 p.m. Sunday, photo lab and book press A&I Fine Art + Photography hosts a special presentation and Q&A with international architect and photographer Laura Belevica and Los Angeles visual storyteller Ted Soqui, a frequent contributor to The Argonaut. (Tickets are $10.)

Both are expected to speak

about adapting photography to various environments and succeed in creating various styles of image-driven narratives. Soqui says he plans to discuss perspectives on the industry, various techniques developed over 35 years of journalism and narrative photography in L.A., and how photographers can present themselves and their work to attain career goals.

“I’m going to talk about things like what to do when you show up in downtown L.A. and find 60,000 people at a rally for the teachers’ strike,” he says. “It’s basically all about how you tell a story with your camera.”

— Christina Campodonico Photo L.A. runs from Thursday (Jan. 31) to Sunday (Feb. 3) at Barker Hangar, 3021 Airport Ave., Santa Monica. General admission is $20 to $30.

Visit photola.com for a more detailed schedule of events.

L eft : Fans of the USA Women’s National Team celebrate their 2015 World Cup victory in this photo by Ted Soqui. R ight : Jo Ann Callis’ provocative art photography builds

narrative around perceptions of the female body

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Psychodelic folk rocker and Venice local Micah Nelson (aka Particle Kid) stops by Timewarp Records for a dual demo listen with Sunny War. SEE FRIDAY, FEB.1 it’s healthy.” Basnight reads from his recent political thriller “Flight of the Fox.” Santa Monica Public Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica. Free. (310) 458-8600; smpl.org Fireside Concert Series: A Groundhog Day Musical Extravaganza, 8 to 10 p.m. Enjoy three eclectic musical acts (Julie Pusch, The Oopsadaisies, and the Skirt and the Tie) in front of a cozy fire at this Groundhog Day concert. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.

Miles Memorial Playhouse, 1130 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica. $5 to $10. milesplayhouse.org The Del Reys Concert, 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Rock the night away with music from the ’60s through today.

Josh the Band opens the show with an acoustic set at 8:30 p.m. Warehouse Restaurant, 4499 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey. $10. facebook.com/ oneandonlydelreys

Sunday, Feb. 3 “Gefilte Fish & Chips,” 10:30 a.m.

Award-winning performer Daniel Cainer presents his ever-evolving repertoire of stories-in-song with brilliant rhyming and wordplay, great musicianship and haunting tunes.

Doors open at 10 a.m. Westside Neighborhood School, 5401 Beethoven St., Del Rey. $20. (310) 984-6935; sholem.org Mutt Manners, 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. This four-week dog training series is designed for dogs that are comfortable with new dogs and people but want to improve their manners. Dog trainer Kate McGuire teaches your dog new tricks and behaviors, from how to sit and leaveit to walking politely on a leash.

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Music by the Sea, 1 to 4 p.m. A scenic harbor view is the backdrop for a country concert by Jimi Nelson & The Drifting Cowboy. Fisherman’s Village, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey. (310) 301-9900; visitmarinadelrey.com

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Tuesday, Feb. 5 Marshall McLuhan-Finnegans Wake Reading Club, 6 p.m. This open reading club meets the first Tuesday of each month for literary discussions. Lloyd Taber-Marina del Rey Library, 4533 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey. (310) 306-7330; laughtears.com SMBAS Evening Program: International Bird Rescue, 7:30 p.m. Ever wonder who cleans all those seabirds when they get stuck in an oil slick? Or how you can help? International Bird Rescue explains their work caring for injured, orphaned and oiled aquatic birds, their ongoing Blue-Banded Pelican project and how you can be a part of it. Donation of a simple household item appreciated. Christine Emerson Reed Park, Joslyn Hall Meeting Rm, 1133 7th St., Santa Monica. Free. smbasblog.com

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